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Rutherford County School Board offers Director of Schools position to Dr. James Sullivan

May 23, 2022 at 06:35 pm by WGNS

Dr. James Sullivan will be the next Director of Schools for Rutherford County pending final contract negotiations, after a 5-2 vote by the School Board at a special-called mee.... Read More

Appeal filed by Convicted Sex Offender with Convictions in Rutherford / Wilson Counties Denied

May 23, 2022 at 06:31 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied an appeal from moving forward that was originally heard in the Rutherford County Courts. The case involved a man.... Read More

From the Rutherford County Juvenile Court to the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts

May 23, 2022 at 03:16 pm by WGNS

Stacy Lynch has joined the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts as their new Court Improvement Program (CIP) Director. Lynch comes to the AOC from the Juvenile Court.... Read More

Audio Commentary: MTSU looks at American Speeches and More

May 23, 2022 at 01:26 pm by WGNS

Real Americans in our history and making a statement. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss…    Verbatim of above audio: “We'v.... Read More

Free Food and New Shoes for Rutherford County Residents in Need

May 23, 2022 at 10:58 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries, a non-profit organization in Murfreesboro, will host a food giveaway that they call their “Mobile Food Pantry” this Saturday, May 28th. But,.... Read More

Today, WGNS takes a look at the growth within our community, which equals thousands of new school students - Guest: Rutherford County Schools Spokesperson James Evans

May 23, 2022 at 09:03 am by Producer

Vehicle Break-Ins - Recognize This Truck?

May 23, 2022 at 07:50 am by WGNS

In Smyrna, Police need the communities help in tracking down the driver of a black Dodge pickup truck. Evidently, the subject behind the wheel of the truck (above photo) pulle.... Read More

18,000 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Collected in TN

May 23, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

Tennessee Department of Health and Substance Abuse has announced that last month’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Tennessee collected over 18,000 pounds of.... Read More

Gas Prices see RISE to start week of 05/23/22

May 23, 2022 at 06:56 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.28/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,8.... Read More

Spring Fling Baseball & Softball Brackets

May 22, 2022 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Check out the latest postseason baseball and softball tournament brackets. If you don't see your school, please send the information to WGNS Sports here. Class 4A Baseball Br.... Read More
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CFA's "Backstage Bash" Perfect!

May 21, 2022 at 10:19 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The popular BACKSTAGE BASH supporting the Center for the Arts once again ushered in spring under the big tent in front of the theatre on West College and North.... Read More

Did You See This Truck At Vehicle Burglary?

May 21, 2022 at 09:22 am by WGNS

(WALTER HILL, TN)  Car burglaries are on the increase in Walter Hill, and the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office is asking for the public's help in locating a person of in.... Read More

Leadership Rutherford DEADLINE

May 21, 2022 at 08:38 am by Bart

(MURFREESBORO) Applications to be considered for Leadership Rutherford's class of 2022-2023 must be at the Chamber of Commerce by 4:30PM Tuesday afternoon May 31, 2022. C.... Read More

Arson Investigation Continues in 2021 Fire on Alsup Mill Road in Rutherford County

May 20, 2022 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Fire and Rescue department is asking for the publics assistance in solving an arson case from 2021.Following an investigation spanning multiple months, a.... Read More

Politics: Murfreesboro Mayor McFarland Announces Re-election Bid

May 20, 2022 at 12:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland announced he will run for re-election to continue progress on the priorities he cited in his initial bid eight years ag.... Read More

Suicide throughout Tennessee

May 20, 2022 at 11:52 am by WGNS

In Tennessee, suicide is the ninth leading cause of death overall. But you may be surprised when those numbers are broken down by age… That was Meghan Gwaltney, area D.... Read More

WGNS recently spoke to the Murfreesboro Funeral Home about difficult times that many of us face

May 20, 2022 at 10:05 am by WGNS

During the second half of the Friday Action Line on WGNS, we spoke to Lisa Toombs from the Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Listen to the entire interview with host Scott Walker abo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church Raise Over $5,000 for PORTICO in Murfreesboro

May 20, 2022 at 07:26 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) The Murfreesboro Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro, found the recipe to boost their support for the “Respect for Lif.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor makes statement on Wednesday night shooting

May 19, 2022 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

On Thursday afternoon, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland commented on the Wednesday night shooting that left 18-year-old Hasani Brewer dead…  A 17-year-old h.... Read More

MTSU fermentation science major receives $10K scholarship from brewer Terrapin

May 19, 2022 at 05:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Emily Beavers, a rising junior in the MTSU Fermentation Science program, is the second recipient of the Brewing Education Scholarshi.... Read More